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AR HB1702
Bill
Status
5/1/2023
Primary Sponsor
Steve Unger
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AI Summary
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Establishes recall elections for school district board members, allowing removal by majority vote of qualified electors for their office
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Permits recall petitions based on moral failings leading to pending charges or loss of public trust
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Requires petitions to be signed by at least 35% of qualified electors, verified by circuit clerk within 10 days, with petitioners receiving an additional 10 days to circulate if initial signatures fall short of the threshold
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Schedules recall elections at the next annual school election, or the following year's election if the next one occurs within 60 days of petition certification
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Limits each board member to no more than one recall petition during their elected term and fills any resulting vacancy under existing vacancy procedures
Legislative Description
To Create Recall Elections For Members Of School District Boards Of Directors; And To Amend The Law Concerning School District Boards Of Directors.
Last Action
Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment
5/1/2023